First Nations Declare Regional Health Emergency | Winnipeg News

Four First Nations in northern Manitoba have declared a regional public health emergency, citing soaring crises in toxic drug use, HIV, hepatitis C, and homelessness. The Anisinew Okimawin Grand Council is demanding long-term federal and provincial funding for medicine, harm reduction, and treatment — plus investment in a regional hospital and First Nations policing. This follows Manitoba’s own emergency declaration and comes as Indigenous communities face disproportionate harm. Grand Chief Alex McDougall calls for partnership, not blame, to shift from crisis response to community-led prevention and care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cd74b72b798f8b0